Which wheels to get for my Silverado?

[MarkD51]

They are the beat up OEM ones with 241k miles on them. And I'm looking for a wider stance with the agressive tube bumper.

A wider stance, and probably better cornering grip will come with 20" Tires, and 20" Rims versus what I'm seeing on your truck now Most these wheels for your truck will probably call for a +30mm offset if you want the wheels-tires to look pretty much stock, tuck nicely within the fenders, and stay away from front end rubbing problems.

Probably a +18mm offset will stick them out a little further. Spacers are something I'd avoid at all costs.

Probably a 275-55/20 Nitto Grappler AT will fit just fine, and look killer, no issues with a 20x9 with +30 offset.

Go larger, then you might open a can of worms, lifting needed for rubbing tires at the front, extra unsprung weight, heavier shocks, etc etc.

The Nitto Grappler I understand from reviews, and from a friend who has them on a Ferd F-150 4x4, they love them. A great all around tire, very quiet for the AT tread it has.

As for all the wheels you selected, me, I personally don't like any of them, but it's your vehicle, you should have exactly what you like and want, and while opinions might help, your decision will trump what anyone else says. and likes.

You want a certain look, street crusier, show vehicle, off roader, etc, it's your choice.

 

[MarkD51]

Drool over these, and those rock solid GM type lugs! (And locks)

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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

From the what it's worth file.....


My recommendation will be the same recommendation I've been giving out for free all my life....

Choose a wheel that's fast and easy to clean.


Here's a little bonus story to share the why....


Years ago I was teaching a class for a BMW club. We had about 30 people in the class with all makes and models of BMW's.

One member had just purchased some incredibly intricate and stylish wheels for his BMW.

As a part of the class we walked the line, that is we walked around and took a moment to inspect each club member's car to see what they were doing right for car care and areas where there was room for improvement.

When we arrived to the member's BMW with the fancy wheels after he shared his car, his maintenance routine and his new wheels I asked him this question,


How long does it take you to do a really good job of cleaning those wheels?



He proudly said,

About 45 minutes per wheel to do the wheel and tire.


I looked at the club members and said,


Here's a tip...

Next time you choose custom wheels, as much fun as it is to go crazy and pick wheels that look REALLY COOL! instead pick a wheel design that's fast and easy to clean so you can spend more time driving your car instead of cleaning the wheels.


True story. The owner of the BMW and the fancy new wheels told me I was right and if he could do it over again he would pick a wheel design that offered ease of cleaning over the cool factor.


Hey... free advice....

 

[FinishingTouchA]

From the what it's worth file.....


My recommendation will be the same recommendation I've been giving out for free all my life....

Choose a wheel that's fast and easy to clean.


Here's a little bonus story to share the why....


Years ago I was teaching a class for a BMW club. We had about 30 people in the class with all makes and models of BMW's.

One member had just purchased some incredibly intricate and stylish wheels for his BMW.

As a part of the class we walked the line, that is we walked around and took a moment to inspect each club member's car to see what they were doing right for car care and areas where there was room for improvement.

When we arrived to the member's BMW with the fancy wheels after he shared his car, his maintenance routine and his new wheels I asked him this question,


How long does it take you to do a really good job of cleaning those wheels?



He proudly said,

About 45 minutes per wheel to do the wheel and tire.


I looked at the club members and said,


Here's a tip...

Next time you choose custom wheels, as much fun as it is to go crazy and pick wheels that look REALLY COOL! instead pick a wheel design that's fast and easy to clean so you can spend more time driving your car instead of cleaning the wheels.


True story. The owner of the BMW and the fancy new wheels told me I was right and if he could do it over again he would pick a wheel design that offered ease of cleaning over the cool factor.


Hey... free advice....

This advice is spot on! And one of the main reasons I like simple spoke designs rather than mesh or anything with small openings. Also, these will be getting several coats of DLUX before they ever touch a brake rotor to keep cleaning as easy as possible. Despite how rough the milled edges look, BMF wheels actually have a really smooth finish. At over $400 a wheel they define "you get what you pay for."
Again, thank you everyone for the solid advice! AG for the win!

 

[MIsnowman]

Never been a fan of the blacked out wheels that are all the rage these days. I would go with the ones in the upper right, since they have a little more silver on them and a much better looking center than the two lower wheels.

 

[RedXray]

If you're young go with aftermarket wheels (youngsters call them rims :laughing to impress your friends.

If you're older go with a nice set of OEM takeoffs or repos to impress yourself.

If you're rich go with some billet's and impress everyone

 

[The Guz]

Anything but black.

 

[Riff]

Never been a fan of the blacked out wheels that are all the rage these days. I would go with the ones in the upper right, since they have a little more silver on them and a much better looking center than the two lower wheels.

Me too.

 

[dcjredline]

Did you see my post about the fuel wheels? Seems you replied to most everyone but me.

 

[FinishingTouchA]

Did you see my post about the fuel wheels? Seems you replied to most everyone but me.

Oops sorry. I'm more into solid spoke designs, I was looking at those last year but if I was going the round hole route then I'd pick the Pro-Comp aluminum ones before the fuel wheels.

 

[FinishingTouchA]

I like stock.
Keep in mind my opinion means nothing.

Never been a fan of the blacked out wheels that are all the rage these days. I would go with the ones in the upper right, since they have a little more silver on them and a much better looking center than the two lower wheels.

If you're young go with aftermarket wheels (youngsters call them rims :laughing to impress your friends.

If you're older go with a nice set of OEM takeoffs or repos to impress yourself.

If you're rich go with some billet's and impress everyone

Anything but black.

Me too.

Yes, I know everyone gets black aftermarket wheels these days.
Yes, there's a reason for this.. Wide Black wheels are aggressive.
I do agree OEM wheels look great.. On a clean pavement princess with no other mods.
However, on a 4x4 pickup with aggressive bumpers, no chrome, light bars, and big tires, aggressive wheels are what will set it off.

When I had my SC300 I put IS250 wheels on it and it looked better than most aftermarket wheels would. And if I had a 2wd pickup with street tires, I would most definitely be getting the new Silverado wheels.

 

[dcjredline]

OK. Just making sure the post came through.

 

[RedXray]

The Moto 976's or a set of American Force Blades or maybe some Weld Velocity's